The Story Behind the Data
What question is answered, why it matters, and how the analysis was constructed.
Business context
- In diversified companies, portfolio decisions are best made using segment × region signals, not only the company total.
- This dashboard isolates structural direction (CAGR) and near-term momentum (YoY) to guide actions.
Data & methodology
- Data source: 3M annual report net sales tables (2020–2024) for segments and regions.
- Governance: no personal data; aggregated financial figures only; “Worldwide” roll-up removed for regions.
- Analytics: time-series trends, YoY change, CAGR, and a prioritisation scatter (scale vs momentum).